🎓 Cornell MBA Program Overview

The Cornell Johnson MBA is a top-tier Ivy League business program designed for high-impact career acceleration. Offered through the SC Johnson College of Business, this full-time, two-year MBA focuses on leadership development, data-driven decision-making, and real-world experience through its signature Immersion Learning.

With a diverse cohort and strong industry integration, it equips students with the strategic, analytical, and collaborative skills needed for global leadership.

🌍 Cornell MBA Rankings – Global Recognition
🥉 Ranked #11 in U.S. News & World Report (2025)
🏅 STEM-Designated MBA Track Available
🌐 Ivy League brand with a close-knit, collaborative community

🌟 Why Does It Matter?
A Cornell MBA enhances your global network, opens doors to elite consulting and tech firms, and offers strong post-MBA ROI with high employment rates and competitive salaries across industries.

📘 Cornell MBA GMAT & Admission Criteria

GMAT/GRE: Required (waiver available in select cases)
Average GMAT Score: Around 710
Work Experience: Average of 5 years
English Proficiency: TOEFL/IELTS required for international applicants

📅 Cornell MBA Deadlines 2025

🕐 Round 1: September 10, 2024
🕐 Round 2: October 15, 2024
🕐 Round 3: January 10, 2025
🕐 Round 4: April 10, 2025 (Final round for international applicants)

💸 Cornell MBA Fees & Scholarships

Tuition Fee: $80,287 per year (2024-2025)
Living Expenses: ~$25,000 annually
Other Costs: Health insurance, fees, books, travel
Scholarships: Over 30+ merit-based scholarships available, including Park Fellowship
Funding Options: Federal & private loans, sponsorships, and assistantships

✨ Did You Know?
🔹 Cornell offers full-tuition fellowships like the Park Leadership Fellowship
🔹 Applying early = better scholarship consideration

💼 Cornell MBA Salary & Career Impact

✅ Employment Rate: 97% within 3 months of graduation
💰 Average Base Salary (2024): $155,048
🎯 Signing Bonus: ~$38,000
🏢 Top Hiring Sectors: Consulting, Tech, Finance, Healthcare
🌐 Top Recruiters: McKinsey, Amazon, BCG, Citi, Google, Deloitte
🚀 Unique Edge: Cornell MBA grads saw a 181% average salary increase post-MBA—among the highest ROI in the Ivy League